New Works by Samantha Bates
Through Oct. 31 Samantha Bates grew up in western Washington State and has spent a lifetime inspired by the abundant green of the Pacific…
Eyes on October
This expressive mask was made by regional woodcarver Karl Schwartz, who taught a popular, week-long workshop in the medium earlier this year at Tryon…
Artists Helping Artists (on Repeat)
Mark Bettis, a kingpin of the River Arts District whose prominent studio bears his name, launched a local initiative two months ago to help…
The 73rd Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands Goes Virtual, July 16-19
The Southern Highland Craft Guild is hosting their first-ever virtual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands. This four-day online event will feature artisans of…
June Reckoning
Following the May 25 killing of black Minneapolis resident George Floyd by white police officer Derek Chauvin, artists and activists took to the streets…
Wake-ing to a New Reality
Just because you have a mask on doesn’t mean you can’t sing. Renowned but elusive installation artist Mel Chin, who lives near Burnsville, debuted…
Jobs and Justice
At the beginning of the COVID-19, Masks of Love WNC entered the fray in a frenzy of fabric, contracting with private sewers to make…
Grace Carol Bomer
Grace Carol BomerMedium: paintingSoli Deo Gloria Studiogracecarolbomer.com What I’m Working On: I guess people have more time to spend on their computers checking out art…
William Rogers
William RogersMedium: metalRogers MetalsRogersMetals.com What I’m Working On: I am working with two apprentices thanks to a grant from the North Carolina Arts Council. The…
Andrea Kulish
Andrea KulishMedium: Pysanky EggsStudio AInstagran.com/avlstudioa What I’m Working On: This pysanka goose egg is a practice run for an egg that will be a gift for…